Captain & Sugar

Wild Flower

R I P

I threw myself in a rip to film water. The footage, it gave off the feeling of drowning. Suffocating and uncomfortable. Helplessness, over-powered by something greater than us. I hope it translates.

Island Boho

A Robinson Crusoe-esque ode where boho meets the white sand shipwrecked shores, to be cast away into a magical gypset fairytale.

Gypsiana

A sun-drenched road trip compelled by wanderlust and nostalgia, a journey back to Byron Bay, via 1969…

What Grows in the Garden

Have you always wanted to know what happens to egocentric Chefs? Well here you have it – A (mock) day in the life of Ben Shewry, and his team at Attica restaurant.

Jason Salisbury

Jason ‘Salsa’ Salisbury spends his days surfing on the North Coast of Australia and Bali. A teacher of meditation in his free time, Salsa’s inherent connection with his natural surroundings translates seamlessly to riding waves.

Falls 15/16 (Marion Bay)

Loveland

A far off land where the dusty roads echo the zeitgeist of the 1960s, revolution is in the air and love is in the hearts of the forever young.

Hide the Brutality

Inspired by a traumatic event from his New Zealand childhood, this short film shares a glimpse of Ben Shewry’ s heritage through the laying of a Hangi, the need to pass on ancient food knowledge to his children, and how the simple act of cooking can “hide the brutality” of killing, preparing and eating meat.

Drawing Different Lines

A glimpse into the world of pro surfer Dan Ross as he transitions into the next phase of his life – finding solace in big waves, and giving back to the next generation…

Spindrift

A visual tale from acclaimed Chef Ben Shewry, who during a transitional time in his life, had the fortune of meeting Victorian Mussel farmer, the Sea Bounty’s Lance Wiffin. The encounter formed a unique bond between Chef and Fisherman, emphasizing the importance of sustainable food practice, compassion and friendship.

BanditKids

The sun rises on a new winter’s day, an adventurous trio of “Skater Kids” rug up and set off together. The wind howls as they skate down their road, their territory.

Jared Mell

Banks Everyday Journeys featuring Jared Mell in Volume 2, learning a bit about what keeps him stoked when he’s not navigating warm waters and waves.

100 Wells for Ethiopia

A film that helped raise over 1 Million dollars and fund 100 Wells in Ethiopia, working alongside Director Taylor Steele.

L’Amant

An artistic and moving portrayal of falling in love, shot against the dramatic landscape and natural beauty of Byron Bay.

Kobe and the Sea

A personal tale about acclaimed Chef Ben Shewry and his 7 year old son Kobe, as Ben educates him on the importance of being in nature, and only consuming what ones needs.

Freedom in Solitude

The feeling of freedom that can be experienced in the solitude of your own home. Where you can be wild. Free. Featuring Fa’ Empel.

Splendour in the Grass – Tommy Franklin

Conner Hats

As a teenager surfing my local, I would see an older guy with a Gath helmet out on the point. He had a thick American accent and always greeted me positively. Bill Conner was his name, and this is his story…

Bohemian Love Story

A bohemian romance on a secluded beach. The free-spirited mood of the 70′s, with inspiration from nature, fire, music, art and sun-drenched afternoons in Australia.

Joni Sternbach

A brief insight into the world of Brooklyn NY photographer Joni Sternbach, and her historic wet plate collodion photographic process.

IBU

Midwife Robin Lim is an extraordinary woman. Alongside Director Sybil Steele, we got to capture some intimate moments with Robin in the Bumi Sehat clinic, that she hopes to rebuild in order to care for her growing number of patients.

SWMDC

The South West Marine Debris Cleanup is an annual trip orchestrated by Environmental Scientist Matt Dell to the remote wilderness of Tasmania, where tonnes of rubbish can be found on the beaches of this pristine and isolated environment.

Pink Diamonds

Lost & Found

Castaway

Castaway. The feeling of being all alone, on a beach, with nothing but some seashells, some driftwood and your own curious self for company…

Heywood

A profile on photographer Ryan Heywood for the Corona La Casa Artist Residency.

Splendour in the Grass – Cowboy

The 2011 Splendour in the Grass Lineup Announcement Video featuring the “Bangalow Cowboy”.

Inner Views

Johnny Abegg is a surfer who after chasing the dream for 3 years on the QS, has translated his dynamic surfing style into the realm of filmmaking…

Munch Crunch

The Byron Bay region has always been a consciously minded community when it comes to food. As our town evolves and our lives become busier, we forget to look after ourselves, even though we know what is best for us…